A new study of staff shortages by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals the sector realized a U.S. labor shortfall of almost 700,000 workers during 2021.
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Colombia recently announced it has joined the
World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) as a
Destination
Partner. Through this partnership,
ProColombia, the government entity in charge of promoting international tourism, will work closely with WTTC to remove travel barriers, restore tourist confidence and provide a safe travel experience. It will also have the opportunity to get involved in the development of joint projects, share best practices and receive information and data made by the international organization.
In addition to the recent partnership, WTTC has been a great ally for the country since 2020, according to ProColombia, endorsing its “
When will it be safe to travel again? Hereâs what the experts say
It comes down to the behavior of the people, the behavior of the virus, and the pace of vaccinations.
By Christopher Muther Globe Staff,Updated February 10, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
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A passenger arrived for an American Airlines flight at O Hare International Airport on Feb. 5 in Chicago. American Airlines and United Airlines, two of the nationâs largest carriers, are anticipating having to furlough thousands of employees as both companies continue to see a pandemic-related slow-down in air travel.Scott Olson/Getty
The temptation is real. Airlines are offering incredible deals on flights and vacation packages. Vaccinations have begun, and the COVID-19 positivity rate is slowly dipping. A fatigued country wants to know: Could it possibly be time to think about booking travel? Is spring break or summer vacation within our grasp?